Research Services Intermediate or Senior Professional

Job Summary:

The Engaging Communities in Mental and Behavioral Health Research (EMBHR; pronounced like "ember") team conducts collaborative research focused on the advancing methods for engaging patients, practices, and other health system representatives in co-design, testing, implementation, and dissemination of evidence-based approaches to improving mental and behavioral health. With particular emphasis on quality of life, disease-related distress, and promoting healthy lifestyles, EMBHR seeks to improve health and health equity for people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes and cancer. EMBHR follows principles and methods for "designing for dissemination, sustainability, and equity" including community and partner engagement throughout research planning, conduct, and dissemination and application of behavioral science and D&I theories, models, and frameworks. EMBHR leads and collaborates on research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the Department of Defense (DOD), and others. This position will contribute to a team conducting several new research projects including: Living Well with Brain Cancer (LWBC), a DOD-funded project to develop and test a telehealth-based intervention to promote well-being among brain cancer survivors; Characterizing Engagement and Equity in Research (CHEER), a PCORI-funded science of engagement study; Optimizing Engagement of Latinos with Low Grade Glioma (OPEL), a pilot study of a community health education program for Hispanic/Latino individuals with low grade glioma brain tumors; and the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI)'s Pragmatic EHR-Embedded Trials (PEET) program, an ongoing NIH grant-funded initiative to reduce barriers to clinical research through implementation of pragmatic clinical trials administered via electronic health records (EHR).

This position will serve as an EMBHR program coordinator (possible assignments including project and/or task lead), supervised by the EMBHR program manager, on at least two EMBHR projects. This position will benefit from experience with health services research project coordination and management, regulatory approval processes, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, academic dissemination, clinical informatics, pragmatic trials, and community engagement and co-design. Specific project assignments will depend on alignment between candidate's interests and experience and project needs; Intermediate or Senior level will depend on level of experience and expectations for independence and accountability for project tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

* Act as coordinator for EMBHR research administrative activities for assigned project(s), including scheduling, agenda and materials preparation, and note taking and distribution for team meetings and community/partner engagement activities, institutional review board and other regulatory approval processes, maintaining a detailed project plan, budget tracking, gift card applications, management and tracking, subcontractor and consultant scopes of work and invoicing, progress reporting, among other tasks. Level of responsibility and expectations for independence and accountability for project management and coordination activities will depend on project needs and the candidate's experience and skills.

* In collaboration with study investigators and staff to ensure rigor in all aspects of the research, master study materials, including but not limited to protocols, informed consent forms, and all other essential study documents for assigned studies, and perform study related processes, procedures, and assessments as defined in study protocol and in compliance with regulating bodies, including but not exclusive to preparing and administering data collection tools (e.g., RedCap or Qualtrics surveys), primary data collection activities including surveys, interviews, and/or focus groups, and qualitative coding and analysis. Level of responsibility and expectations for independence and accountability for research activities depend on project needs and the candidate's experience and skills.

* Conduct standard research dissemination activities such as performing literature searches, creating annotated bibliographies, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations including formatting for journal submission and use of reference software (e.g., EndNote).

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a flexible hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus (Aurora, CO) and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The EMBHR team conducts innovative and collaborative, multidisciplinary research in partnership with patients and other interested parties to ensure high impact on health equity, adoption and implementation of evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes. There are frequently new and different projects and tasks to work on, opportunities to build skills and expertise in new methods and topic areas, and to interact with people from a variety of academic, community, and clinical settings across the United States. Our work is dynamic and responsive to changing contexts, new insights from emerging data, community input, and evidence, and capacity for change.

The EMBHR team is led by Dr. Bethany Kwan, a social health psychologist, health services researcher, and dissemination and implementation (D&I) scientist.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Intermediate Professional

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• 1 year of clinical/health services research or related experience

oA combination of education and related technical/ paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

Senior Professional:

* Bachelor's degree in any field

* 2 years of clinical/health services research or related experience

oA combination of education and related technical/ paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Intermediate Professional:

* Master's degree in science or health-related field with relevant research methods training such as in public health, nursing, or social/behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, medical anthropology, health communication).

* 2-4 years of health services or behavioral health research or related experience, including experience with scientific manuscript, report, and presentation preparation, regulatory approvals (e.g., IRB, clinicaltrials.gov), and project coordination.

* Experience with one or more of the following: survey methods, qualitative interviews/focus groups, clinical informatics or telehealth platforms, stakeholder or community engagement, and/or human-centered design.

Senior Professional:

* Master's degree in science or health-related field with relevant research methods training such as in public health, nursing, or social/behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, medical anthropology, health communication).

• 5+ years of health services or behavioral health research or related experience, including experience with scientific manuscript, report, and presentation preparation, regulatory approvals (e.g., IRB, clinicaltrials.gov), and project coordination.

* Experience with one or more of the following: survey methods, qualitative interviews/focus groups, clinical informatics or telehealth platforms, stakeholder or community engagement, and/or human-centered design.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

* Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

* Outstanding customer service skills

* Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion

* Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology

* Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

* Knowledge of community engagement, clinical informatics, and qualitative and quantitative research methods

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Amy Wayne - amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on June 22, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

Intermediate Professional: $51,956-$66,088

Senior Professional: $56,169-$71,447

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.